Editor's Review

  • According to a statement by the DCI, three AK-47 assault rifles, one Mark4 rifle, 203 rounds of 7.62X39mm special callibre and nine AK-47 magazines were recovered in the 5am raid.

An early Friday morning raid by officer based at the Garbatulla Isiolo County has led to the recovery of deadly weapons, drugs and arrest of two suspects.

According to a statement by the DCI, three AK-47 assault rifles, one Mark4 rifle, 203 rounds of 7.62X39mm special callibre and nine AK-47 magazines were recovered in the 5am raid.

Some of the weapons recovered by police during the raid. [Photo: Courtesy]

The DCI further noted that several packs of cannabis sativa popularly known as bhang were recovered during the raid.

“The shocking recovery of the deadly arsenal came after police officers acting on a tip-off, raided a house in the outskirts of Kinna town, at the crack of dawn. Also recovered were six stones of cannabis sativa and two numberless motorcycles, suspected to be getaway means used by the suspects. Two suspects Abdi Guyo, 35, and Amina Mohamed, 30, were also arrested in the early morning raid,” DCI’s statement read in part.

Some of the weapons recovered by police during the raid. [Photo: Courtesy]

The suspects are currently being interrogated, with detectives hoping to establish their motive and whether they were working alone or in conjunction with a different team.

Looking at the cache of weapons recovered, the suspects were probably planning an attack in the country.


Some of the things recovered by police during the raid. [Photo: Courtesy]

Meanwhile, the DCI has been in the forefront leading prevention of crime and prosecution of criminals across the country.

Using their digital platforms, the DCI has been updating Kenyans regularly on various persons who’ve been arrested for allegations of engaging in crime.